Extra Help Deputy Sheriff Trainee

Extra Help Deputy Sheriff Trainee

Merced County

CA

Posted Date

5/05/2026

Description

This recruitment is being established to obtain a current eligible list for Extra-Help vacancies. Extra-Help are not entitled to county benefits and are limited to a maximum of 25 hours per week.

As a Deputy Sheriff Trainee, you will attend an intensive training program that will last approximately 24-weeks; tuition and other fees are paid by the Merced County Sheriff's Department.

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

Actively participate and successfully pass POST certified basic law enforcement academy.

Experience:

None

Special Requirements:

Successful completion of the following:

Medical examination

Written examination

Background investigation

Psychological examination

Oral examination

Personal History Statement

Physical agility examination

Polygraph examination

Basic POST Academy

Education:

High School Graduation or equivalent.

License:

Possess a valid California driver's license at time of appointment and maintain.

Citizenship:

Must be a United States Citizen.

Follow orders and directions of senior staff in charge of command.

Perform job duties under stressful conditions.

Analyze data, complete comprehensive reports, interpret directions, procedures and regulations, and develop appropriate responses.

Communicate effectively with others in person and over the telephone.

Maintain consistent/regular attendance and punctuality.

Effectively represent the County, Sheriff and department within the community.

Lift and move with help objects weighing over 100 pounds.

Perform timely and required procedures, duties and responsibilities.

Operate a personal computer and other office equipment.

Establish, implement and achieve goals and objectives.

Frequent use of depth perception, peripheral vision and color perception.

Frequently lift, carry, reach, push, pull, twist and manipulate large and small objects.

Kneel, bend, twist, squat, balance and crawl.

Frequent use of hand-eye coordination; normal dexterity, frequent holding and grasping.

Frequent use of data entry device including repetitive hand and arm motion.

Occasionally lift and carry up to 40 pounds.

Regular attendance is an essential function.

Successfully pass academic requirements from approved POST training program.

Knowledge Of:

The general geography and topography of Merced County.

Ability to:

Observe and accurately remember names, faces, numbers, incidents, and places.

Make independent judgments, adopt quick and effective and responsible courses of action during emergencies.

Write clear, complete and comprehensive reports.

Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted during the course of work.

Meet standards of physical stature, condition, strength, endurance and agility.

Salary

16.90 - 20.00 Hour

Field

Police

Highest Educational Degree Required

High school diploma